Chapter 7.01 — Offenses Against Public Peace
Ord. No. 11, January 6, 1919 | Last amended by Ord. 2023-11
§ 7.01.010 Disturbing the Peace
No person shall willfully and unlawfully make or cause to be made any loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise which disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or which causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitiveness residing in the area. Any person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction for a first offense and a misdemeanor for any subsequent offense within twelve (12) months.
§ 7.01.020 Amplified Sound
No person shall use, operate, or permit to be played any radio, television, phonograph, musical instrument, or other device for the production or reproduction of amplified sound in such a manner as to be audible at a distance of fifty (50) feet or more from the source in any residential zone between the hours of 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
§ 7.01.030 Disorderly Conduct
No person shall engage in disorderly conduct as defined in California Penal Code § 647. Additionally, no person shall obstruct any sidewalk, street, or public way so as to hinder or impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic without lawful authority.
Chapter 7.02 — Offenses Against Public Property
Ord. No. 15, July 7, 1919 | Last amended by Ord. 2022-12
§ 7.02.010 Vandalism and Malicious Mischief
No person shall willfully or maliciously damage, deface, destroy, or tamper with any public property or any private property without the consent of the owner. Violations are subject to criminal penalties under California Penal Code § 594 as well as civil liability for repair costs and administrative penalties under this Code.
§ 7.02.020 Littering
No person shall throw, deposit, place, or leave any garbage, waste, refuse, or other objectionable material upon any public street, sidewalk, park, or other public property. Littering is an infraction punishable by a fine not less than one hundred dollars ($100) for the first offense, two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for a second offense, and five hundred dollars ($500) for any subsequent offense within twelve (12) months.
Chapter 7.03 — Graffiti Abatement
Ord. No. 243, June 3, 1985 | Last amended by Ord. 2021-10
§ 7.03.010 Graffiti Prohibited
No person shall apply graffiti to any surface, whether public or private, within the City. For purposes of this chapter, "graffiti" means any inscription, word, figure, mark, or design that is written, marked, etched, scratched, drawn, painted, or otherwise applied to any surface without the consent of the property owner, which is visible from any public right-of-way.
§ 7.03.020 Property Owner Responsibility
The owner of any property upon which graffiti is applied shall remove or paint over the graffiti within ten (10) calendar days of notification by the City. If the owner fails to do so, the City may abate the graffiti and recover its costs through an administrative lien process. The City may also offer graffiti removal assistance to property owners through the Public Works Department upon request.
§ 7.03.030 Aerosol Container Sales
No retail establishment shall sell, offer for sale, or allow self-service access to aerosol containers of paint to any person under eighteen (18) years of age. Proof of age shall be required upon reasonable suspicion of underage purchase. Containers shall be kept in a locked display case or behind a sales counter.
Chapter 7.04 — Smoking Regulations
Ord. No. 2011-03, May 3, 2011 | Last amended by Ord. 2023-06
§ 7.04.010 Smoking Prohibited in Public Places
Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices (vaping) are prohibited in all enclosed public places and within twenty-five (25) feet of any doorway, window, or ventilation opening of an enclosed public place or workplace. "Smoking" includes the use of any lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other product containing tobacco or cannabis, and the use of any electronic smoking device.
§ 7.04.020 Parks and Recreation Areas
Smoking is prohibited in all City parks, playgrounds, sports fields, trails, and other outdoor recreational areas. Smoking is also prohibited within fifty (50) feet of any playground equipment.
Chapter 7.05 — Camping on Public Property
Ord. No. 2019-08, September 3, 2019 | Last amended by Ord. 2024-08
§ 7.05.010 Regulated Camping Areas
Camping on public property within the City is permitted only in designated camping areas established by the Parks and Recreation Department. Camping in any other public location, including streets, sidewalks, parks outside designated areas, or undeveloped public land, is subject to the requirements of this chapter and shall be administered consistent with applicable state law and constitutional protections.
§ 7.05.020 Enforcement Protocol
Prior to enforcement action, City staff shall provide not less than 72-hours written notice to individuals camping in non-designated areas and shall offer referral to available shelter and social services. Enforcement shall be coordinated between the Police Department and the City's Community Services Division.